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Over life-size bronze sculpture of an Orientalist female figure

Creator: Orientalist / Orientalism
Offered by: Mayfair Gallery

Description
Over life-size bronze sculpture of an Orientalist female figure
French, late 19th Century
Sculpture: Height 230cm, width 53cm, depth 50cm
Pedestal: Height 31cm, width 51cm, depth 51cm
Total height: 261cm

Standing over two and a half metres tall, this sculpture is truly exceptional—an unusual, and remarkable, statement piece. The sculpture features a standing female figure, her dress distinctly Orientalist in nature. She is cast from bronze, with light, conforming clothing draped over her body. Moreover, the bronze has been skilfully patinated, increasing the sense of texture and tonal variety. She holds in her left hand, which lies by her side, a gilt bronze mirror; her right hand, lifted high over her head, grasps a large six-light candelabrum, also formed of gilt bronze.

The figure is elevated on a gilt bronze three-leg podium, its warm colour further accenting the gilt bronze mirror and candelabrum, as well as the parcel gilt features of the figure, such as her necklace and headdress—the latter of which is draped with malachite beads.

This remarkable sculpture epitomises the best of the Belle Époque—few pieces of such scale and grandeur are available today.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	France
Period:	19th Century
Materials:	Patinated bronze, malachite, ormolu.
Creation Date:	Late 19th Century
Styles / Movements:	Other
Dealer Reference #:	16021
Incollect Reference #:	517596

Dimensions

W.	20.87 in;	H.	102.76 in;
W.	53 cm;	H.	261 cm;

Message from Seller:

Mayfair Gallery is a leading gallery in the field of art and antiques, holding a large collection of unique pieces for sale. The breadth of the gallery’s collection is wide, and includes items from a range of periods, styles and geographical origins, as well as works by famous artists and craftsmen. The main focus of the gallery’s collection is, however, on items produced during the 19th and early 20th century.